IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Before using the work light, read this operator's manual, your battery pack and charger
operator's manual, and all labels on the battery pack, charger and work light.
• Read all the instructions before using
the appliance.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close super-
vision is necessary when an appliance is
used near children.
• Do not use outdoors.
• For a rechargeable appliance - Use only
the charger supplied by the manufacturer
to recharge.
• For an appliance with a replaceable
lamp - always unplug or remove battery
pack before replacing the lamp. See
"Specifi cations" for replacement bulbs.
• Know your work light. Read this manual
carefully to learn your work light's applica-
tions and limitations as well as potential
hazards associated with this type of tool.
• Batteries must be recharged only with
the charger specifi ed by the manufac-
turer. A charger that may be suitable for
one type of battery may create a risk of fi re
when used with another battery.
• Use work light only with specifi cally
designated battery pack. Use of any
other batteries may create a risk of fi re.
Symbology
Volts Direct Current
Specifi cations
Volts DC
Replacement Bulbs
Cat. No.
49-24-0155
12 or 14.4
49-81-0020
18
49-81-0030
49-24-0165
• When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from metal objects like: paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or
other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause sparks, burns, or a
fi re.
• N e v e r i n s e r t b u l b s o t h e r t h a n
MILWAUKEE bulbs in the bulb socket.
Bulbs other than MILWAUKEE bulbs
may cause short circuit of battery and
personal injury.
• Store idle work light out of reach
of children. Warm work lights can
become hazardous in the hands of chil-
dren.
• Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
For use with Battery Packs:
48-11-1970, 48-11-1967 12 V NiCd
48-11-1024, 48-11-1014 14.4 V NiCd
or equivalent
48-11-1830 V18™
48-11-2230 18 V NiCd
or equivalent
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ASSEMBLY
Removing Battery Pack from Tool
Push in the release buttons and pull the
battery pack away from the tool.
Inserting Battery Pack into Tool
To insert the battery pack onto the tool, slide
the pack onto the body of the tool. Make sure
it latches securely into place.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
look directly into the light when the
work light is on.
Adjusting the pivot head
The pivot head can pivot to a range of 140°;
110° up and 30° down with detents every
10°. Pivot head to desired position (Fig. 1).
Allow the detent to snap into place. Do not
forcibly pivot the head.
Fig. 1
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, DO
NOT operate work light without
bezel assembly in place. Bulb does
get hot. Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing
bulbs. Always allow the work light to
cool for at least 10 minutes before
replacing the bulb.
Replacing the Bulb
1.
Remove battery pack before changing
bulb.
2.
Unscrew the bezel assembly on pivot
head by turning counterclockwise.
3.
Remove the bezel assembly.
4.
Pull forward the aluminum heat sink.
5.
Gently rotate the bulb counter clockwise
and pull out.
Spare bulb storage
Pivot
Fig. 2
head
Bezel
assembly
Bulb
Aluminum
heat sink
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury and
damage, never insert bulbs other
than MILWAUKEE bulbs in the bulb
socket.
To install new bulb, follow above directions
in reverse.
NOTE: Use a soft cloth when installing bulbs.
Direct contact with oils or other contamina-
tion can shorten the life of bulbs.
For work light 49-24-0155, use replacement
bulb 49-81-0020.
For work light 49-24-0165, use replacement
bulb 49-81-0030.
A spare bulb is provided with the work
light. The bulb is located behind the
aluminum heat sink.
See your nearest MILWAUKEE Retailer
or Service Center to obtain replacement
bulbs.
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